KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,996 km
4,347 miles
ORK
Cork
Ireland
Distance
6,996 km
4,347 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ORK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Cork Airport
IATA Code KGL ORK
ICAO Code HRYR EICK
City Kigali Cork
Country Rwanda Ireland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Dublin
Elevation 4,859 ft 502 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.840000, -8.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Cork (ORK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 6,996 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Kigali, it's 20:25 in Cork.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,357 feet between the two airports. Cork Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Cork (ORK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Cork Airport (ORK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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